He may be a power-mad Russian strongman, but that doesn’t mean Vladimir Putin doesn’t have a sensitive, artistic side. For example, many people are unaware that Putin has written a number of children’s books. Here are a few titles to get you started.

One of the biggest mysteries in the world these days is understanding the psyche of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Does he really want war with the U.S.? Is he merely angling for money and a better international bargaining position? Well, wonder no more. The real reasons are less complicated than you’d think.